Erythronium dens-canis (ægte hundetand) 1649 - 1659

This botanical illustration, titled "Erythronium dens-canis (ægte hundetand)", was created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. Depicting four variations of the dogtooth violet, the artwork showcases Holtzbecker's meticulous detail and masterful use of watercolor. The image, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the scientific and aesthetic approach to botanical illustration during the 17th century. The artist's careful rendering of the plant's delicate features and subtle color variations captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world.